Obituaries

Olive “Jane” Peasnall Anderson

Olive “Jane” Peasnall Anderson

Jun 28, 2026

Olive "Jane" Peasnall Anderson was born in Grantsville, Utah, on November 24, 1929, to Oliver S. Peasnall and Olivetta Griffiths Peasnall. She passed away on June 28, 2026, in her home in Grantsville, surrounded by many members of her family, from causes incident to age. She graduated from Grantsville High School in 1948.

She met Melvin Reed Anderson while they were...

Byron Joseph Elfors

Byron Joseph Elfors

Jun 27, 2026

Our husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, son, and brother passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Byron was born on December 15, 1939, in Tooele, Utah, to Joseph and Vera Sagers Elfors. His life was full of hard work, adventures, travel to many lands, and cherished memories with his wife, children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.

He married his high school...

Marilyn Clarke

Marilyn Clarke

Jun 24, 2026

Marilyn Clarke, age 85, of Stansbury Park, Utah, passed away on June 24, 2026, surrounded by loved ones.Born on September 11, 1940, in Aurora, Illinois, Marilyn grew up with a spirited love for life. As a girl, she played baseball with the neighborhood boys and was a devoted Chicago Cubs fan. She met her husband, Noall Clarke, at a church...

Steven Craig Neff

Steven Craig Neff

Jun 21, 2026

In Loving Memory of Steven Craig Neff

Steven Craig Neff, 68, of Grantsville, Utah, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2026.

Born and raised in Kearns, Utah, Steven lived a life defined by hard work, faith, and a deep love for his family. He spent many years as a skilled welder before later becoming a truck driver, from which he officially retired....

David Leon Hansen

David Leon Hansen

Jun 14, 2026

On June 14, 2026, David Leon Hansen finished a long and courageous battle against dementia and moved on to his next calling.  David was born on August 28, 1938, to Edmund Leroy and Norma Haskell Hansen in Payson, Utah. He spent his first years in Hueneme, California, where his father worked in the fruit orchards. His brother, Raymond, was born...

Lynn Ratcliffe Anderson

Lynn Ratcliffe Anderson

Jun 3, 2026

Lynn Ratcliffe Anderson

Lynn Ratcliffe Anderson, age 70, of Grantsville, Utah, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family after a courageous battle with illness.

Lynn was born in Salt Lake City, Utah, to William Ladell Ratcliffe and Faye Miller Ratcliffe. She was raised with strong values of faith, service, hard work, and love for family,...

Shirley Jean Knowlton Matthews

Shirley Jean Knowlton Matthews

May 30, 2026

Shirley Jean Knowlton Matthews, age 88, of Grovetown, Georgia, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2026, surrounded by her family.

Born in 1937 in Grantsville, Utah, to Vernon and Edna (Hammond) Knowlton, Shirley was a woman of deep faith, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. She married Ronald H Matthews in the Salt Lake Temple in 1960. Together...

Diana Lee Anderton

Diana Lee Anderton

May 9, 2026

In Loving Memory of Diana Lee Anderton

On the morning of Saturday, May 9, 2026, our beloved Diana passed away peacefully in her sleep to join her husband and the love of her life, Ray Anderton, as well as her mother, Mary Brewer; father, David Jensen; and stepfather, Harry Brewer. She also joins her nephew, Jared, and her great-grandchildren, Brandon, Sawyer,...

Alvin Walter Hollinger

Alvin Walter Hollinger

May 6, 2026

Alvin Walter Hollinger passed away at 33 weeks of pregnancy on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026 at 3:03am to his parents, Lynn and Alexis Hollinger. He weighed 3 pounds 14.3 ounce and was 18 inches. Although we did not meet for long in this lifetime, we cannot wait for the day we get to hold and love on you again in...

Ronald Larkin Peery

Ronald Larkin Peery

May 2, 2026

Ronald Larkin Peery passed away from acute pneumonia at Holy Cross Hospital, West Jordan on May 2, 2026, at the age of 77. He was surrounded by family and close friends. Ron was born January 15, 1949 in Salt Lake City, Utah to Herman Oliver and Helma Cook Peery. Ron married his high school sweetheart, Marion Rae Mascaro in the...

Shanna Jo Miller

Shanna Jo Miller

Apr 28, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Shanna Jo Miller at the young age of only 40. She passed away peacefully in Pueblo, Colorado, surrounded by her loving family on April 28, 2026.

Shanna was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished daughter, beloved sister, and dear friend to many. She was born...

Kenneth Matt Garrard

Kenneth Matt Garrard

Apr 25, 2026

Kenneth (Matt) Garrard

A lifelong resident of Tooele County and a 1972 graduate of Tooele High School, Matt grew up in Lakepoint, UT, and spent most of his life in Grantsville, UT, with his beautiful wife and family. He passed away after a brave fight with illness, leaving behind a legacy defined by his unwavering devotion to his work, his youth...

Barbara Jean Black

Barbara Jean Black

Apr 12, 2026

Barbara Jean Black, 80, passed away on April 12, 2026. She was born on August 1, 1945, in Artesia, New Mexico, to Gwendolyn Francis Chapman. Barbara is survived by her children, Bobby, Tonya, and Teresa. No services are scheduled at this time.

Christy Lynn Gibson

Christy Lynn Gibson

Apr 1, 2026

Christy Lynn Gibson, age 58, passed away peacefully in the early morning of April 1, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Christy was born on July 28, 1967, in Salt Lake City, Utah, to Merlin and Lillis Warr. She was raised in Grantsville, Utah, where she graduated from high school in 1985. On April 5, 1985, she married...

Lenore Hardman Lint

Lenore Hardman Lint

Mar 26, 2026

Lenore Hardman Lint, age 77, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a brief but valiant battle with cancer. She had previously fought—and won—her earlier cancer diagnosis in 2020. She received an unexpected diagnosis of a new, aggressive cancer in January 2026. She faced it with the same courage, dignity, and determination that defined...

Otilia (Tillie) Polaco

Otilia (Tillie) Polaco

Mar 23, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and heavy hearts that we share the passing of our beloved Otilia Polaco (Tillie), age 86, of Tooele, Utah. She passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loved ones, on March 23, 2026. Tillie lived a beautiful and full life and is now reunited in heaven with the love of her life, Isaac Jose Polaco (Ike).

Otilia...

Carl J. Walter

Carl J. Walter

Mar 16, 2026

"An Almost Perfect Life”

Our beloved Dad, Pop, Pops, Granddad, and Great Grandpa, passed awayon March 16, 2026 at the age of 96. Carl was born on January 13, 1930, in Casper, Wyoming to Etta Mary Augusta Hickstein and Leonard Clifton Walter.

Carl was the eldest of 5 children, and the only son. He outlived all but one of his sisters.

In his...

Richard Arthur McDonald

Richard Arthur McDonald

Mar 16, 2026

Richard Arthur McDonald, lovingly known as “Pops,” passed away on March 16, 2026, at the age of 81, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and miles of memories.Richard was born on October 16, 1944, in Salt Lake City, Utah, at LDS Hospital, to William Arthur McDonald and Mary LaRue Lallis. From an early age, he carried a spirit of...

Benjamin Paul Davies

Benjamin Paul Davies

Mar 12, 2026

Benjamin Paul DaviesBorn: May 10, 1977Died: March 12, 2026Benjamin Paul Davies, 48, was born on May 10, 1977 and passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 12, 2026, due to internal bleeding.Benjamin was born in Salt Lake City, Utah to Paul and Diane Davies of Tooele, Utah.He attended Tooele High School with the class of 1995.In 2012, Ben...

Gary Kay Arbon

Gary Kay Arbon

Mar 5, 2026

Gary Kay Arbon of Salt Lake City, Utah, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2026, at the age of 86.

He was born on July 11, 1939, in Grantsville, Utah, to Dale Arbon and Selma Madsen. Gary married Lynn Jefferies on June 7, 1963, in the Salt Lake Temple.

Gary was student body president at Grantsville High School, where he played several...